Issue #1233

A FANCY GRAIN PAINTED TOOL CHEST having a fitted walnut interior, dovetailed tills and a brass edge around the top. If you're looking for a tool chest that looks as good on the outside as on the inside, this is it.Auction: FC09-431 Estimate: $600.00 - $1200.00

A COMPLETE CRAFTSMAN'S TOOL CHEST retaining its full complement of original tools. Nearly all of the tools are in top collector quality condition. Included are three Disston saws, including a "Victory" type that fit into the top of the lid behind the panel holding the squares and rules. Arranged in the drawers are Stanley bench and special purpose planes; auger bits of every description, including many large and small sets; files and rasps; plumb bobs and layout tools; edge tools and much more. A Sager "chemical" axe that retains much of its original decal resides in the bottom of the box. Shown in one of the drawers is a marquetry "sampler" that may have been used by the owner to showcase his skills. We are privileged to market very few chests such as this, where the tradition of craftsmanship kept the tools in much the same condition as they were when first produced and the prying hands of later generations lacking the respect for the tools have been kept away. Simply a great "as found" set of tools that comes to us from the nearby city of Elmira, New York.Auction: FC09-338 Estimate: $1000.00 - $2000.00

An INLAID AND DECORATED TOOL CHEST fashioned from pine, basswood, mahogany, walnut and maple. This inlay work has a crosshatched and needs only some very minor repairs to be made perfect. The original single till is present. A very pretty chest that could and should be restored to magnificence by the purchaser. We would like to see the finished product. From the Norton K. "Bud" Brown Collection.Auction: FC09-241 Estimate: $350.00 - $750.00

A PINE SHIPWRIGHT'S TOOL CHEST bearing the name of W. White, Devonport, England on a brass plate attached to the front. This finely made chest has fitted mahogany inserts with sliding tills, dovetailed fittings and retains its original rope "beckets". A showy sea chest in top collector quality condition.Auction: FC09-454 Estimate: $600.00 - $1200.00

AN EARLY WOOD CARVER'S TOOL CHEST. This well made chest includes a variety of carving tools, wooden planes, draw knives, sharpening stones, etc. All of the tools are original to the box, are in excellent working order and could be put directly to use if the purchaser so chooses.Auction: FC09-538 Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00

A NINETEENTH CENTURY WALNUT TOOL CHEST having four graduated size drawers. This well preserved chest incudes the original keys and is in top collector quality condition.Auction: FC09-332 Estimate: $250.00 - $500.00

A most interesting and unusual AUSTRALIAN GUNNERY RULE marked "W.D. 7146" with the additional designation "Maker Australia". The rule includes a range of levels and an inclinometer gauge.Auction: FC09-543 Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00

TWO EXTRA CLEAN HAND TOOLS, both by the Bridge City Tool Company, Portland, Oregon. Included in this grouping are a No. PB-9 plumb bob and No. SDT dovetail square.Auction: FC09-291 Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00

TWO HIGH QUALITY HOROLOGICAL TOOLS BOOKS, both by Theodore R. Crom. Included are copies of "Horological Shop Tools" and "Horological and Other Shop Tools". These books were produced in Editions of 500 and 150 copies, respectively. Superb quality books in top collector quality condition.Auction: FC09-607 Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00

SIX CLEAN AND USABLE SPOKE SHAVES, all by STANLEY. Included in this lot are two examples of the No. 151 and examples of the No. 55, 60, 53 and a No. 67 shave with one sole and no fence.Auction: FL09-551 Estimate: $40.00 - $80.00

A FANCY GUNMETAL JACK PLANE having a rosewood handle and knob. The presence of a "Bailey" type adjustment mechanism indicates likely American manufacture. There is a repaired crack in the tote, but the plane is otherwise excellent.Auction: FC09-226 Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00

An EARLY APPEARING WRENCH by the Strieby & Foote Company, Newark, New Jersey. This unusual wrench is marked "Pat. Appl'd for". It is not found in the Schulz book on Antique & Unusual Wrenches.Auction: FL09-236 Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00

THREE UNUSED NORTON WATERSTONES, all by the Norton Coated Abrasive Division, Troy, New York. Examples in the combination 220/1000, 4000/8000 and 1000/4000 grits, all in unused condition in their original boxes, are included. From the Dr. Nathan Geurkink Shop and Collection.Auction: FL09-755 Estimate: $30.00 - $60.00

An EXTRA COMPLEX MOLDING PLANE by Elizabeth Stokoe, London, England. This uncommon quirk ogee, bevel and cove profile molder has been boldly struck with the "STOKOE" imprint of one of the few women who succeeded her husband in the planemaking business.Auction: FC09-524 Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00

NINE NON-STANLEY FOLDING RULES including an Upson Nut Company rule, an English rule with Gunter slide, a Preston three-foot rule, etc. Most have some minor stains.Auction: FL09-355 Estimate: $75.00 - $150.00

A CLASSIC ADJUSTABLE CHAMFER PLANE having a brass toe stop and a sliding adjustable fence. It has been tastefully marked with the name of its original owner, one "G. Dymock".Auction: FC09-134 Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00

A scarce and perfect INTERNAL REEL PLUMB BOB by the Keuffel & Esser Company, New York, New York. The body of the tools is not marked with the maker name, but it exactly matches the type shown in early Keuffel & Esser catalogs. From the Philip Delcamp Collection.Auction: FC09-165 Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00

A YELLOW BIRCH RABBET MOLDING PLANE by H. Wetherel, In Norton. This early plane has wide, flat chamfers and has a clean and clear maker imprint. Wetherel is believed to have used this imprint ca. 1750.Auction: FC09-605 Estimate: $500.00 - $1000.00

An ADJUSTABLE SHOULDER RABBET PLANE, No. 073, by Record. This 1 1/4" width plane, which is no longer produced, is in new condition in its original box. A great working tool in top collector quality condition. From the Dr. Nathan Geurkink Shop and Collection.Auction: FC09-161 Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00

A PATENT UNIVERSAL SCRATCH BEADER, No. 66, by STANLEY. This example is complete with both original fences and eight original double-end cutting irons in new condition in its original pasteboard box.Auction: FC09-290 Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00